Amphoject

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Amphoject Information

Amphoject is a prescription medicine that is available as a Injection. It is typically used for the treatment of Fungal Infections. Other than this, Amphoject has some other therapeutic uses, which have been discussed ahead.

The optimal dosage of Amphoject is largely dependent on the individual's body weight, medical history, gender and age. The condition it has been prescribed for, and the route of administration also determine the right dosage. For detailed information on this, read through the dosage section.

The side effects typically associated with Amphoject include Nausea or vomiting, Fever, Headache. Some other side effects of Amphoject have been listed ahead. Usually, these side effects of Amphoject go away soon, and do not persist beyond the duration of the treatment. Consult your doctor if these side effects become worse or stay for a longer duration.

Furthermore, you should know that effect of Amphoject is Severe for pregnant women and Mild for women who are breastfeeding. Warnings related to Amphoject's effects on the liver, heart and kidney, if any, have been listed below.

Some other conditions that can be affected by Amphoject are listed in the contraindications section below.

Besides this, Amphoject may also have severe interaction with some medicines. See below for a complete list.

In addition to these precautions, you may also note that Amphoject is not safe while driving, and is is not addictive in nature.



Amphoject Benefits & Uses

Amphoject is used to treat the following -

Other Benefits

Amphoject Dosage & How to Take

This is the usual dosage recommended in most common treatment cases. Please remember that every patient and their case is different, so the dosage can be different based on the disease, route of administration, patient's age and medical history.

Find the right dosage based on disease and age

Age Group Dosage
Adult
  • Disease: Fungal Infections
  • Before or After Meal: As advised by a physician
  • Single Maximum Dose: 0.5 mg/kg
  • Dosage Route: Parenteral
  • Frequency: 1 daily
  • Course Duration: 2 weeks
  • Special Instructions: As prescribed by the doctor
Neonates (0 to 1 month)
  • Disease: Fungal Infections
  • Before or After Meal: As advised by a physician
  • Single Maximum Dose: 1 mg/kg
  • Dosage Route: Parenteral
  • Frequency: 1 daily
  • Course Duration: 2 weeks
  • Special Instructions: As prescribed by the doctor
Geriatric
  • Disease: Fungal Infections
  • Before or After Meal: As advised by a physician
  • Single Maximum Dose: 0.5 mg/kg
  • Dosage Route: Parenteral
  • Frequency: 1 daily
  • Course Duration: 2 weeks
  • Special Instructions: As prescribed by the doctor
13 - 18 years (Adolescent)
  • Disease: Fungal Infections
  • Before or After Meal: As advised by a physician
  • Single Maximum Dose: 0.5 mg/kg
  • Dosage Route: Parenteral
  • Frequency: 1 daily
  • Course Duration: 2 weeks
  • Special Instructions: As prescribed by the doctor
2 - 12 years (Child)
  • Disease: Fungal Infections
  • Before or After Meal: As advised by a physician
  • Single Maximum Dose: 1 mg/kg
  • Dosage Route: Parenteral
  • Frequency: 1 daily
  • Course Duration: 2 weeks
  • Special Instructions: As prescribed by the doctor
Infant (1 month to 2 years)
  • Disease: Fungal Infections
  • Before or After Meal: As advised by a physician
  • Single Maximum Dose: 1 mg/kg
  • Dosage Route: Parenteral
  • Frequency: 1 daily
  • Course Duration: 2 weeks
  • Special Instructions: As prescribed by the doctor


Amphoject Side Effects

Based on research, the following side effects have been observed when Amphoject is used -

Mild

  • Chills

Common

Amphoject Related Warnings

  • Is the use of Amphoject safe for pregnant women?


    Amphoject can cause severe side effects if taken during pregnancy, so, pregnant women should talk to their doctor before taking it.

    Severe
  • Is the use of Amphoject safe during breastfeeding?


    Side effects of Amphoject for breastfeeding are little to none, so you can take it without doctor's advice.

    Mild
  • What is the effect of Amphoject on the Kidneys?


    Amphoject rarely affects the kidneys.

    Mild
  • What is the effect of Amphoject on the Liver?


    Information about safety of Amphoject for the liver is not available since scientific research on this is yet to be done.

    Unknown
  • What is the effect of Amphoject on the Heart?


    Very few cases of side effects of Amphoject on the heart have been reported.

    Mild


Severe Interaction of Amphoject with Other Drugs

Amphoject should not be taken with following medicines due to severe side effects it may cause to patients -

Severe

Moderate



Amphoject Contraindications

If you are suffering from any of the following diseases, you should not take Amphoject unless your doctor advises you to do so -



Frequently asked Questions about Amphoject

  • Is this Amphoject habit forming or addictive?


    No, there is no any evidence that Amphoject is addictive.

    No
  • Is it safe to drive or operate heavy machinery when consuming?


    No, you should do not do anything that requires concentration and attention as the Amphoject can make you feel drowsy.

    Dangerous
  • Is it safe?


    Yes, but take Amphoject only as per medical advice.

    Safe, but take only on Doctor's advise
  • Is it able to treat mental disorders?


    No, Amphoject cannot treat any kind of mental disorder.

    No

Amphoject Interactions with Food and Alcohol

  • Interaction between Food and Amphoject


    There isn't any research available on the side effects of taking Amphoject with food.

    Unknown
  • Interaction between Alcohol and Amphoject


    Due to lack of research, there is no information about the side effects of taking Amphoject with alcohol.

    Unknown


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This medicine data has been created by -

Vikas Chauhan

B.Pharma, Pharmacy
5 Years of Experience


References

US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) [Internet]. Maryland. USA; Package leaflet information for the user; Amphotericin B

KD Tripathi. [link]. Seventh Edition. New Delhi, India: Jaypee Brothers Medical Publishers; 2013: Page No 787-789

April Hazard Vallerand, Cynthia A. Sanoski. [link]. Sixteenth Edition. Philadelphia, China: F. A. Davis Company; 2019: Page No 154-157

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